Kendra and Maliyah Herrin’s birth in 2002 brought joy and tough decisions as they were conjoined at the pelvis and shared organs, including a kidney. Medical experts debated whether separation was feasible, but their family chose hope.
In 2006, after years of preparation, the twins underwent an 18-hour surgery, separating them for the first time in their lives. Kendra retained the kidney, and Maliyah required dialysis and a transplant from their mother in 2007.
When that kidney began to fail in 2015, Maliyah awaited and received a new transplant from an anonymous donor in 2018, currently showing no rejection signs.
Today, at 20, both sisters live fulfilling lives, navigating the world with courage. Their story is a testament to medical innovation, family strength, and the power of perseverance.
